Yad Moss Ski Resort Guide — Simon Jack Burgess

Mar 19

Mar 19 Yad Moss Ski Resort Guide

Nestled in the North Pennines, Yad Moss is a far cry from the French Alps but retains a certain charm. The locally run ski resort relies on the support of volunteers but has developed a thriving ski community in the north of England. Yad Moss is proud to have England’s longest ski lift.

YAD MOSS FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Arriving at Yad Moss, a short 5-minute walk follows roadside parking to the ski tow. The tow and the ticket office (shed) can be seen from the road and you soon realise that you are a world away from modern amenities, not that this is a bad thing. The single tow has been providing lift-served skiing in the Pennines for the last 40 years, I couldn’t wait to try it out.

YAD MOSS SKI AREA

Yad Moss has an optimistic piste map that includes 7 runs and 4km of pistes. I say pistes because Yad Moss actually has a piste basher! This means that when the conditions are right the skiing can consist of some epic groomers.

The ski area at Yad Moss relies on fences to ensure that drifted snow remains in the resort and isn’t swept across the Moors. The resort itself offers 120m of vertical descent with the highest point being at 720m.

LIFTS AT YAD MOSS

Yad Moss has a single poma lift which serves the ski area. This button lift has a claim to fame, it is England’s longest. It might also contest for England’s bumpiest with conditions along the lift tow being variable. Ensure you are comfortable riding a button lift before heading to Yad Moss. The Yad Moss Poma is 600m in length.

YAD MOSS SNOW RECORD

Unlike skiing and snowboarding in the Alps, the snowfall at Yad Moss is incredibly variable. The team of volunteers are reactive to changes in weather and does a great job of running the tow as and when it is possible.

RAISE LIFT TICKETS

MEMBER LIFT TICKETS

A new adult member season pass at Yad Moss costs £55. Renewing your membership is reduced to £40. Find more information on membership here.

DAY PASSES

A day of skiing at Yad Moss will cost £20 for non-members

TRAVEL TO YAD MOSS

WHERE IS YAD MOSS?

Yad Moss is located in Cumbria, England, just a few miles from the small town of Alston. While it may not be as well-known as some of the other ski resorts in the UK, it is still easily accessible by car.

If you’re driving, it’s about a two-hour drive from both Newcastle and Manchester, and there is ample parking available along the roadside at Yad Moss.

YAD MOSS PROS

Yad Moss is a Ski resort in England so gives us the chance to ski at home.
There is a great community feel at Yad Moss.
You can ski all winter as a member for £55 which is great value… if the snow comes.
Yad Moss is a spectacular setting with great views across the Pennines.
YAD MOSS CONS
Yad Moss has unreliable snowfall so you have to react rather than plan
Yad Moss has runs that are mellower than Raise in the Lake District.